Does Poland support energy storage?

Poland has adjusted energy sector regulations to support energy storage. In May 2021, Poland amended the Energy Law to establish a clear licensing process and regulatory status for battery storage and eliminate double tariffs for charging and discharging batteries.

Is Poland a key player in Europe's energy storage sector?

Poland is emerging as a significant player in Europe's energy storage sector. The recent capacity market auctions in December 2024 highlighted a substantial shift towards BESS, with approximately 2.5 GW secured by new generation capacity market units, predominantly Li-ion energy storage projects.

Is electricity storage legal in Poland?

As electricity storage is a relatively undeveloped field in Poland, there are still no detailed acts in Polish law which refer to it.

What is Poland's energy policy?

Poland’s energy policy aims to decarbonise its electricity supply and increase electrification, while maintaining electricity security and affordability for consumers. The number of prosumers – those who both consume and produce power - is expected to increase rapidly to 1 million in 2025.

Does Poland have a battery storage system?

There is limited deployment of battery storage in Poland with total battery storage capacity reaching around 9 MW and 33 MWh in 2020. These battery storage systems are connected to the distribution system and used by DSOs mainly to stabilise the voltage.

Is electricity storage a hot topic in Poland?

Despite the fact that electricity storage is becoming a “hot topic” in Poland, it is still quite a new subject here. Thus, projects planned for the coming years are still at an early stage of development. One of them is the new research programme commenced by the Polish Gas Company.